Dr. Ken C Lin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1441 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 1488 Honolulu HI, 96814About
Dr. Ken Lin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Lin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lin can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Lin can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1993
Boston University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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